2017 Volvo XC90 with Polestar upgrade revealed
Volvo’s flagship SUV, the XC90, now has a Polestar-tuned version. The chosen variant is the top-end T8 Twin Engine model which has a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine working in tandem with an electric motor. In its standard guise, this powertrain is good for a combined output of 400 hp and 640 Nm.
The Polestar treatment has bumped up the combined output to 421 hp and 680 Nm. The combustion engine generates 334 hp and 440 Nm whereas the electric motor produces 87 hp and 240 Nm. This power hike enables the 2340 kg XC90 to reach from 0-100 kph within 5.5 seconds. The tweaks to the powertrain has helped in retaining the old fuel efficiency figures of 2.1 l/100 km and 43 km of electric only range, despite the power increase. This move follows Volvo’s path of downsizing all engines by employing forced induction methods.
Polestar has fiddled with not just the powetrain, but has also improved throttle response and the gear-hold function. The gear-hold function keeps the vehicle running in the selected gear when it enters corners at high speeds. This eliminates the chance of a gear change while the car is negotiating a curve at high speeds.
The Polestar tuned XC90 is already available in Europe and will be launched in US this October. Whether we will get it in the UAE and other GCC countries remains to be seen.
Comments
Asem
An interesting SUV. Hope to see a full review on it because I want to see if this 2 liters 400 HP engine can stand gulf summer or not.
marc
nice car but hilarious pricing..
pat
Polestar tuned versions are available in UAE.I have got one in DUBAI.
Its just an extra option that can be done at dealer level when purchasing the vehicle
Ali
2.1 L/100 KM !!!!
seriously????
Jacob
Hey all,
I am thinking of buying the 2017 XC 90 R Deisgn or Inscription here in Dubai. However, I am skeptical about the after sales service of Volvo UAE, and also of the car in general. Does anyone have ideas? There arent too many Volvos on the UAE roads so not sure about its issues in the GCC.